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@geezerette wrote:
You're lucky your cats like to eat the same food. About the time I think I’ve hit on a kind mine will eat, they decide they don’t like it anymore. My kitten is about a year old now—I think—so at least I can now feed him the same food as the older cat. Good thing, because he has decided he won’t eat kitten food anymore! Thankfully he does finish up what the older, more finicky cat leaves. So that helps a little.
As far as the dog goes, the stuff I feed her never goes on sale. I justify the cost by the fact that it keeps her out of the vet’s office. So far.🤞
We still buy Fromm from our local independent pet food/supplies store. It's expensive, but every 12 bags gets us a freebie.
When we started buying Fromm, the company had a system: Send in 12 proof-of-purchase symbols from the kibble bags and get a free bag. Now our store keeps track of purchases in their system so I don't have to save or send anything to anyone.
@geezerette wrote:
@Oshare-girl wrote:@geezerette Your presense on this thread has been a comfort to me. You feel like an old friend (even though it's virtual). I only hope I can be as strong as you if I am ever in the same situation. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Aw, shucks.🥰 Honestly, I never thought I could do this. But I have to say that I couldn’t have without a couple of really good friends. Funny thing is, we weren’t really close before this happened. You just never know how things will turn out.
I’m not feeling real strong right now, though. My car has been in the shop for the past week, and I still don’t know when I will get it back. Or how much it will cost.
Then the furnace went out. Well, actually, just the opposite. I couldn’t turn the darn thing off! We have a heat pump, so our a/c and heat is combined. We’ve had trouble with it for the last few years and the OG was thinking of replacing it a few years ago. Well, his cheapness won out, so now I have to replace it. Five figures. I could have shopped around and gotten a cheaper one for probably half that, but figuring I’m going to stay here for a few years, I’d rather have one that’s more energy efficient and will be more comfortable on me. So, weather permitting (and I doubt it will), it should be installed next week.
Those are the types of emergencies and decisions I couldn’t make on my own, without my friends. I can voice my fears and frustrations to my best friend, and coincidentally her husband is a contractor so he can help me with most every type of household problem I have. While these types of things are nerve wracking, I try to remind myself that I’m extremely lucky that my finances can handle emergencies like this.
Provided, of course, that I don’t go bonkers with my spending on other stuff. All those “little” purchases add up. So these past couple of weeks have been good incentive to watch what I blow my money on. Including what I spend in the grocery store.
Sending virtual hugs to you, my virtual friend! 😄
Sometimes life feels like an agility course. Sometimes you're the Border Collie and sometimes you're the Basset.
That's when it helps to have a Border Collie friend. You're our Border Collie here.
@just bee wrote:
@geezerette wrote:
@Oshare-girl wrote:@geezerette Your presense on this thread has been a comfort to me. You feel like an old friend (even though it's virtual). I only hope I can be as strong as you if I am ever in the same situation. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Aw, shucks.🥰 Honestly, I never thought I could do this. But I have to say that I couldn’t have without a couple of really good friends. Funny thing is, we weren’t really close before this happened. You just never know how things will turn out.
I’m not feeling real strong right now, though. My car has been in the shop for the past week, and I still don’t know when I will get it back. Or how much it will cost.
Then the furnace went out. Well, actually, just the opposite. I couldn’t turn the darn thing off! We have a heat pump, so our a/c and heat is combined. We’ve had trouble with it for the last few years and the OG was thinking of replacing it a few years ago. Well, his cheapness won out, so now I have to replace it. Five figures. I could have shopped around and gotten a cheaper one for probably half that, but figuring I’m going to stay here for a few years, I’d rather have one that’s more energy efficient and will be more comfortable on me. So, weather permitting (and I doubt it will), it should be installed next week.
Those are the types of emergencies and decisions I couldn’t make on my own, without my friends. I can voice my fears and frustrations to my best friend, and coincidentally her husband is a contractor so he can help me with most every type of household problem I have. While these types of things are nerve wracking, I try to remind myself that I’m extremely lucky that my finances can handle emergencies like this.
Provided, of course, that I don’t go bonkers with my spending on other stuff. All those “little” purchases add up. So these past couple of weeks have been good incentive to watch what I blow my money on. Including what I spend in the grocery store.
Sending virtual hugs to you, my virtual friend! 😄
Sometimes life feels like an agility course. Sometimes you're the Border Collie and sometimes you're the Basset.
That's when it helps to have a Border Collie friend. You're our Border Collie here.
Is there something in the water around here?
My facade must be working though. I’ve fooled you all. 🤫🤗
@just bee wrote:
@geezerette wrote:
You're lucky your cats like to eat the same food. About the time I think I’ve hit on a kind mine will eat, they decide they don’t like it anymore. My kitten is about a year old now—I think—so at least I can now feed him the same food as the older cat. Good thing, because he has decided he won’t eat kitten food anymore! Thankfully he does finish up what the older, more finicky cat leaves. So that helps a little.
As far as the dog goes, the stuff I feed her never goes on sale. I justify the cost by the fact that it keeps her out of the vet’s office. So far.🤞
We still buy Fromm from our local independent pet food/supplies store. It's expensive, but every 12 bags gets us a freebie.
When we started buying Fromm, the company had a system: Send in 12 proof-of-purchase symbols from the kibble bags and get a free bag. Now our store keeps track of purchases in their system so I don't have to save or send anything to anyone.
I do the same with a local pet store. I feed Orijen and the store keeps track of all my Champion products (the parent company, which also makes Acana). Instead of getting a free bag, they give points for any Champion product purchased and when I get to a certain point, I get money back. Compared to what I spend, it’s not much, but I’m not about to refuse. 😉
@geezerette wrote:
I do the same with a local pet store. I feed Orijen and the store keeps track of all my Champion products (the parent company, which also makes Acana). Instead of getting a free bag, they give points for any Champion product purchased and when I get to a certain point, I get money back. Compared to what I spend, it’s not much, but I’m not about to refuse. 😉
Last time we bought kibble they gave us a "free" bag of treats:
Amazing crunch. I'm thinking of trying one. Probably better for me than Kettle chips.
@geezerette wrote:
@just bee wrote:
Sometimes life feels like an agility course. Sometimes you're the Border Collie and sometimes you're the Basset.
That's when it helps to have a Border Collie friend. You're our Border Collie here.
Is there something in the water around here?
My facade must be working though. I’ve fooled you all. 🤫🤗
Charles Krauthammer said the Border Collie is the smartest species on the planet. No foolin'.
@just bee wrote:
@geezerette wrote:
I do the same with a local pet store. I feed Orijen and the store keeps track of all my Champion products (the parent company, which also makes Acana). Instead of getting a free bag, they give points for any Champion product purchased and when I get to a certain point, I get money back. Compared to what I spend, it’s not much, but I’m not about to refuse. 😉
Last time we bought kibble they gave us a "free" bag of treats:
Amazing crunch. I'm thinking of trying one. Probably better for me than Kettle chips.
I used to eat dog biscuits all the time when I was a kid.
Our pet store has a store brand of dog jerky treats. The Chicken and Black Bean flavor smells so delicious every dog that enters the house ends up with its nose up against the treat cabinet. I tried one. A little bland, but otherwise better than a lot of the human snacks I’ve had.
@geezerette wrote:
@just bee wrote:
@geezerette wrote:
I do the same with a local pet store. I feed Orijen and the store keeps track of all my Champion products (the parent company, which also makes Acana). Instead of getting a free bag, they give points for any Champion product purchased and when I get to a certain point, I get money back. Compared to what I spend, it’s not much, but I’m not about to refuse. 😉
Last time we bought kibble they gave us a "free" bag of treats:
Amazing crunch. I'm thinking of trying one. Probably better for me than Kettle chips.
I used to eat dog biscuits all the time when I was a kid.
Our pet store has a store brand of dog jerky treats. The Chicken and Black Bean flavor smells so delicious every dog that enters the house ends up with its nose up against the treat cabinet. I tried one. A little bland, but otherwise better than a lot of the human snacks I’ve had.
Separated at birth.
I used to, as a kid, eat Milk-Bone until I found glass and hair in one. But my absolute favorite was Liv-a Snaps.
Dan the Dog! 
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